The Overview BNY Mellon Data and Analytics Solutions (“D&A”), a global leading provider of financial services technology (a fintech company), is seeking a Senior Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis/Assistant Controller to support the end-to-end financial operations of a key business line within its fast growing company with an aggressive five year growth plan. This high profile position, based in West Hartford, CT, will report directly to the Controller and will work closely with senior leaders throughout the organization. This position will make a significant impact on the business and play an integral role on the Finance and Accounting team by supporting the month-end close, providing revenue and expense analysis, managing the monthly forecasting and annual planning processes, and preparing key analyses and senior-level presentations, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to get their hands around a business, help craft the story, and to use this as a springboard to even greater responsibility within the organization. The ideal candidate is a team player who is process driven and highly detail oriented, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is always striving for continuous improvement. Sound interesting? Come join our team. Major areas of accountability include: Drive and own the monthly close process for a key global line of business within D&A, including overseeing all month end entries for accuracy. Prepare all commentary and analysis, including forecasted and planned revenues and expenses against actual results. Deliver advanced financial analytics and reporting and develop and maintain workflow processes to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting. Please note that you must have a strong background in financial accounting. Ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP and FASB pronouncements, including ASC 606 for software revenue recognition. Perform advanced analyses to support end to end processes within Finance, including developing metrics and scorecard reporting. Conduct advanced trend analysis on financial data and operating performance and present findings to finance and business leadership. Closely track headcount, open positions and identify key incremental resource needs. Work closely with Recruiting. Develop recommendations on improving efficiency and effectiveness against established benchmarks. Partner with other teams (internal clients) across the business, including Sales, Product Mgt, R&D and Operations, to identify financial reporting and analysis needs. Update short term forecasts and long range projections and methodologies using multiple inputs and assumptions to reflect changes in business strategies and business intelligence in the competitive environment impacting the D&A businesses. Participate in the development of annual operating, capital and strategic plans. Compile financial information, conduct sophisticated analysis as needed, and interpret results and business implications. Provides guidance to less experienced team members as needed. Support the Controllers and take on ad hoc requests as needed. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Position requires supporting and maintaining multiple priorities, systems, databases and projects as well as synthesizing and collating large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data into actionable information. Individual must have exceptional communication, listening and organizational skills. Ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, proactive, flexible and deadline/deliverable driven. Individual must have excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills and will need to be able to balance the position’s joint requirements of working independently as well as within a team environment. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business or the equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA, CPA and/or strong accounting background preferred. 7-10 years of total work experience preferred, experience in financial planning and analysis preferred. General understanding of the software and services industry is desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud, MAQ and Oracle FCCS a plus. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums. Primary Location: United States-Connecticut-West Hartford Internal Jobcode: 85069 Job: Finance/Accounting Organization: Finance-HR06599 Requisition Number: 2110749